What’s shaping our thinking and what’s new


There’s no better way to crystalize a new idea or strategy than to commit it to writing. This is a discipline we employ every day at CG Life. Here’s some of our latest thinking about the industry and where the opportunities are for innovative leaders.
Content Is Key: Steps for Creating a Successful Marketing Strategy
Content is key when it comes to your brand's marketing, but there is a strategy to follow in order to ...
A Completed Genome: What the 8% Means for You
What does it mean to ‘complete’ a genome? Why is this information useful, and what does this completed genome mean ...
Uncontrolled Variables: Bringing Science and Comedy Together
We chatted with the producers behind the Chicago comedy troupe Uncontrolled Variables, and learned how they bring comedy and science ...
Next-Generation Sequencing: To Boldly Go Where No Genome Has Gone Before
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has ushered in a world where medicine is informed by personal genetics, bringing the science fiction of ...
Happy International Women’s Day 2022!
On March 8th, we honor all of the women in our lives who inspire us. At CG Life, there are ...
Finding Your Brand’s Voice And Persona
Your brand's voice and persona allow you to create a personality and tell a consistent story across all of your ...
Living our best CG Life: latest news
December 2019
Volunteers Round Up Gifts for the Salvation Army
As part of the "CG Life Inspired" volunteering initiative designed to volunteer services, talents, and resources to drive change and give back to the community, team members spent a recent Tuesday afternoon purchasing gifts to donate to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program is
October 2019
CG Life Supports Cancer Research in San Diego
On October 2, CG Life was a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) San Diego Research Breakfast, which brought together more than one hundred leaders from the business, education, government and research communities to fight cancer.
September 2019
CG Life Named a Best Place to Work
CG Life has been named one of the Best Places to Work in 2019 by the San Diego Business Journal. The annual award recognizes the best public and private employers in the region based on workplace practices, policies and employee satisfaction.
August 2019
Women In Bio (WIB) Partners with CG Life to Co-host 9th Annual UNWIND
In August, CG Life opened its doors in San Diego to nearly 500 life science executives, researchers and professionals. The 9th annual UNWIND networking event once again rewarded scientists, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, medical writers, science journalists, university administrators, and pharma and biotech executives with fresh tacos, great craft beer, amazing
July 2019
CG Life Volunteers Visit Ronald McDonald House in San Diego, Chicago
Teams from CG Life came together on July 25, 2019, to prepare warm, home-cooked meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in both San Diego and Chicago. The efforts were part of the recently launched "CG Life Inspired" volunteering initiative designed to volunteer services, talents, and resources to
July 2019
CG Life Managing Partner Discusses Crisis Communications at Biotech CEO Summit
Every CEO is responsible for communicating the company’s vision through good times and bad. This leadership role involves managing the challenges, getting everyone on the same page, and managing perception among the financial community, the trade media, and stakeholders. In July, CG Life Managing Partner Erik Clausen co-led a session
June 2019
Women In Bio (WIB) and CG Life Co-host Chicago Networking Event
In June, CG Life opened its doors to more than 160 professionals from all sectors of the Chicago life science community to network and hang out in its event space and music lounge. Scientists, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, medical writers, science journalists, university administrators, and pharma and biotech executives gathered to
May 2019
CG Life Senior Director Named a 2019 PM360 ELITE 100 PR Guru
Ken Li, Senior Director of Public Relations at CG Life, has been honored as one of PM360 ELITE 100 in the PR Gurus category. Now in its fifth year, the PM360 ELITE 100 represents the most influential professionals in the healthcare industry. PM360 is the premier information resource for marketing
May 2019
CG Life Introduces New Volunteering Initiative
We strive to use our superpowers for good. That's why we recently launched "CG Life Inspired" - a new volunteering initiative designed to focus our volunteer services, talents, and resources to drive change and give back to our community. The ongoing program will begin with teams from CG Life coming